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Get the latest breaking news from RT in Nigeria, its capital Abuja, and largest city Lagos, including culture and history. Modern Nigeria is a state in West Africa, which originated from colonial rule of British Empire. Nigeria became fully independent in 1960. Follow RT for news on the history of Nigeria, including British colonial rule which stretched from the 19th century until the mid-20th century. Nigeria has the largest population and economy in Africa. According to the World Bank, Nigeria is an emerging market, yet has a very low Human Development Index. Read the news on the economy in Nigeria on RT.com. Nigeria is a member of MINT group, African Union, the UN, OPEC, and so on. Don’t miss the news on the politics of Nigeria, including international relations with other world states. Nigeria is affected by terrorism, and has suffered numerous attacks at the hands of murderous militant group Boko Haram.
- ‘It's the real me!’ Nigerian president denies impostor charge… but isn’t that what a clone would do?
An attempt by Nigeria’s president to reassure his countrymen that he is alive, and wasn’t replaced by an impostor during a long medical leave, failed to convince everyone because that’s exactly what a clone would say, isn’t it?World News - Hunting Boko Haram: Nigerian warrior ‘queen’ leads flintlock-armed fight against Islamist extremists
They used to hunt animals with spears and sticks, but now, wielding ancient rifles and led by a fearless warrior ‘queen’, a Nigerian vigilante squad goes after Boko Haram, one of the most violent jihadist groups in Africa.World News - Two weeks in Nigerian red tape limbo: RT documentary crew finally returns home
An RT environmental documentary crew, which went to Nigeria to film footage about international oil business and the toll it takes on the environment, was instead caught in red tape limbo and almost prosecuted as spies.World News - Russian police probe mysterious death of 32yo ‘Nigerian prince’ in night club
A Nigerian-born ‘prince’, who became a local celebrity in a small Russian steel-casting city after marrying a local woman and moving in, has died under murky circumstances, triggering a police investigation.Russia News - ‘Simply reality’: Public hits back at banning of ‘This is Nigeria’ music video
‘This is Nigeria,’ a rap music video portraying the country’s problems, has been banned following accusations that it contains a “vulgar” line. The public has hit back, saying the video merely states the truth.World News - 'They will f*ck up': Company involved in Flint water crisis bids to serve largest city in Africa
Activists are concerned that Veolia, the company linked with the Flint, Michigan water crisis, is on the shortlist to manage two-thirds of water system in Lagos, Nigeria, where many children die from water-borne diseases.World News
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